***EXPERT-VETTED***medical writer, editor, and consultant.
I am a US-trained, board-certified physician and surgeon with years of clinical experience. I am a senior specialty editor-in-chief at PubMed/StatPearls. While I am particularly interested in surgical specialties and respiratory disorders, I have extensive experience writing and editing various medical topics, including board exams in medicine, nursing, and EMS services. I also write blogs and health articles.
I have worked with clients ranging from high-profile international companies to start-ups and educational services. My focus is on delivering quality work that exceeds expectations.
Preferred projects:
Peer-reviewed Medical/Biomedical Science Writing/Editing
High-quality, Human-focused, SEO-friendly Medical Content
Patient-facing Medicine and Biomedical Science Materials
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Content Creation
Subject Matter Expert in ENT and respiratory disorders
Scientific Talks and Presentations
Medical School/Residency/Fellowship Application Consultancy
My writing rate ranges from $0.30 to $1 per word, depending on the complexity of the project.
Copywriting
English
White Paper
Research & Strategy
Medical Editing
Medical Narration
Medical Report
Medical Device
David C.
Jasper, Georgia
$25/hr
4.6
12 jobs
🙌 Hi, I’m David Cernance, your academic writing specialist, editor, and AI training expert.
📌 I provide professional academic editing, research support, content refinement, AI evaluation, and AI training services with a strong focus on accuracy, originality, and quality. I specialize in improving complex documents, evaluating AI-generated content, and helping organizations enhance AI system performance through structured analysis and expert feedback.
AI Generalist Expert
✔️ Applying analytical reasoning and structured decision-making to evaluate AI-generated outputs and improve model quality.
✔️ Producing clear, evidence-based written analyses that support AI model refinement, alignment, and performance improvement.
✔️ Reviewing complex information, identifying quality issues, and providing actionable feedback based on project requirements.
✔️ Working independently in a fully remote environment while consistently meeting strict quality standards, confidentiality requirements, and project guidelines.
AI Trainer
✔️ Evaluating AI-generated images against text prompts and reference images to measure instruction following, realism, visual quality, and reference preservation.
✔️ Comparing multiple AI-generated outputs and selecting stronger responses using structured evaluation criteria.
✔️ Identifying visual inconsistencies, AI artifacts, image quality issues, and prompt-alignment challenges.
✔️ Providing detailed confidential feedback used to improve AI model training, reliability, and performance.
Academic & Professional Writing Expertise
I specialize in editing, proofreading, restructuring, and formatting:
✔️ Dissertations
✔️ Master's and doctoral theses
✔️ Journal manuscripts
✔️ Systematic reviews
✔️ Literature reviews
✔️ Research papers
✔️ White papers
✔️ Business reports
✔️ Corporate documents
✔️ Books and eBooks
✔️ Educational materials
✔️ Training content
✔️ Professional articles and publications
Every project receives careful attention to grammar, organization, argument development, clarity, academic tone, and formatting requirements.
Citation & Formatting Expertise
I am proficient in major academic and professional formatting standards, including:
✔️ APA 7th Edition
✔️ MLA
✔️ Harvard Referencing
✔️ Chicago Manual of Style
✔️ AMA (Medical and Nursing Research)
✔️ IEEE (Engineering and Computer Science)
✔️ AP Style (Media and Journalism)
I also work with:
✔️ Zotero
✔️ Mendeley
✔️ EndNote
✔️ RefWorks
✔️ BibTeX
✔️ Overleaf (LaTeX)
to ensure accurate citation management and reference consistency.
Services I Provide
Academic Editing & Research Support
✔️ Improve grammar, readability, and academic tone.
✔️ Strengthen arguments, logical flow, and paragraph transitions.
✔️ Improve literature integration and critical analysis.
✔️ Refine research manuscripts for publication readiness.
✔️ Ensure consistency with university and journal requirements.
AI Content Evaluation & Model Training
✔️ AI response evaluation
✔️ Generative AI output assessment
✔️ Prompt-response quality analysis
✔️ Image-to-text AI evaluation
✔️ Instruction-following assessment
✔️ AI hallucination and quality identification
✔️ Structured feedback for AI model improvement
✔️ Data annotation and AI training support
Why Choose Me?
✔️ AI & Research Expertise
Experience supporting AI development through evaluation, analysis, and structured feedback.
✔️ Advanced Writing & Editing Skills
Strong understanding of academic communication, research methodology, and professional documentation.
✔️ 10+ Years of Content Experience
Experienced in refining complex information into clear, accurate, and engaging content.
✔️ Strong Analytical Ability
Skilled in evaluating information, identifying quality issues, and making evidence-based decisions.
✔️ Technology-Aware Professional
Experienced working with AI tools, annotation platforms, research software, and digital workflows.
✔️ Reliable Remote Professional
Experienced working independently while meeting deadlines, confidentiality requirements, and strict quality standards.
✔️ Client-Focused Delivery
Committed to producing accurate, polished, and professional work tailored to each client's goals.
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